Forest Peoples Programme (FPP) advocates an alternative vision of how forests should be managed and controlled, based on respect for the rights of the peoples who know them best. We work with forest peoples in South America, Central Africa, and South and South East Asia to help these communities secure their rights, build up their own organisations and negotiate with governments and companies as to how economic development and conservation is best achieved on their lands.

Date of Establishment:

01-Jan, 1997

Purpose of Organization:

Support the self-determination of indigenous peoples and forest dependent peoples in forest areas through applying international human rights law.